Rocksilk Dritherm Cavity Slab

Product Description

Description

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab is a light- weight, semi-rigid slab of shot-free, non- combustible rock mineral wool with a water-repellent additive. It is dimensioned to fit between wall-ties at standard spacings.

Standards

The mineral wool of Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab is non-combustible inorganic rock wool, defined as mineral wool in BS 3533 and is manufactured in accordance with BSI Quality Assurance Standard BS EN ISO 9001: 2000

Thermal Conductivity

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab has a thermal conductivity of 0.037 W/mK.

Fire Performance

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab is classified as Euroclass A1 to BS-EN-ISO 13501-1

Permanence

The mineral wool of Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab is odourless, rot proof, non-hygroscopic, does not sustain vermin and will not encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria.

Vapour Resistance

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab offers virtually no resistance to water vapour, therefore allowing it to pass freely through the slab.

Moisture Resistance

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab contains a water-repellent aditive to ensure that no liquid water is able to pass through the slab and reach the inner leaf.

Certification
Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab has been certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) not to transmit water to the inner leaf. Nor will it transmit moisture by capillary action across the cavity or from below DPC level

Handling and Storage

Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab is supplied in polythene packs. Installation instructions are on every pack. The Product Data table shows storage information for each thickness.

Application

For thermal insulation in residential and non-residential masonry cavity external walls, Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab has a special additive to make the product water repellent. It is 455mm wide to suit standard horizontal wall tie spacings allowing a closed joint with adjacent slabs. Rocksilk DriTherm Cavity Slab has the highest Euroclass A1 fire classification.

Installation

For more information please refer to the Knauf Insulation, Solutions for Buildings binder sections Masonry Cavity Walls: Residentia Ref:.B/R/XW/1 Non Residential Ref: B/NR/XW/1.

Technical Information

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Sub Products

Sub Code
Length
Width
Thickness
Option
1200 mm
455 mm
50 mm
N/A
1200 mm
455 mm
65 mm
N/A
1200 mm
455 mm
75 mm
N/A
1200 mm
455 mm
85 mm
N/A
1200 mm
455 mm
100 mm
N/A